Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 10 jalapeño peppers (sliced in half lengthwise)
  • 4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 3 medium scallions (green part only, chopped)
  • 2 oz shredded low fat sharp cheddar (I used Cabot 50%)
  • 4 oz shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup Franks Hot sauce (or any buffalo wing sauce)
  • 1/2 cup egg whites (beaten)
  • 3/4 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/8 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • cooking spray

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking pan lined with parchment or foil with cooking spray.
  • Wearing rubber gloves, cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane.
  • Combine cream cheese, cheddar and scallions in a medium bowl.
  • Mix in shredded chicken and hot sauce.
  • Combine panko, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.
  • Fill peppers with chicken cheese filling with a small spoon or spatula.
  • Dip peppers in egg, then in panko mixture to coat and place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Spray the peppers with more oil and bake until golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately. Serve hot, make 20.